Below is a rundown of the known actors of Prometheus and the roles they are playing...
Noomi Rapace - Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
Michael Fassbender - David (android)
Charlize Theron - Meredith Vickers (company suit)
Rafe Spall - Yuri
Idris Elba - Jeremiah Janek (captain)
Sean Harris - Francis
Benedict Wong - Ravel
Logan Marshall Green - Rayden Holloway
Katie Dickie - Mudow
Emun Elliot - Chance
Guy Peace - Peter Weyland
Patrick Wilson - Elizabeth Shaw's Father
Ben Foster - Logan
Frank Kelly - Aldrich
Tal Berkovich - Siena
James Payton - Lettap
Tuppence Middleton - Tembrook
Is it just me, or do the faces in the first image look photoshopped in? anyway, I'm still excited for this. *shakes Shaun* BE EXCITED! BE EXCITED! AHHHHHHHH!
Well some people seem to be sure that this is a Alien prequel now, but I am still not sure however if it is I don´t think it will be what people think. But am I excited ?? HELL YEAH
Well some people seem to be sure that this is a Alien prequel now, but I am still not sure however if it is I don´t think it will be what people think. But am I excited ?? HELL YEAH
Well, it depends on your definition of a prequel...
Will there be the Giger Alien as we know it? Nope, but we will see traces of the creature's DNA.
Is Prometheus set in the same universe as Alien? Absolutely, without a doubt. It's also likely to confirm that Blade Runner is a part of that universe too.
Will we see the Space Jockey species and the derelict craft from Alien? 100% positive. The leaked trailer confirms that (there are a few shots of a pre-derelict craft in flight and a very brief shot of the Space Jockey sat in the same chair as seen in Alien).
From my perspective; this is definitely a prequel to Alien. It's undoubtedly a film about the mysterious Space Jockey species.
... more than a subtle nod, yes? Also note the way that both the title for Alien and Prometheus slowly unravels in exactly the same way in both trailers.
Well, it depends on your definition of a prequel...
Will there be the Giger Alien as we know it? Nope, but we will see traces of the creature's DNA.
Is Prometheus set in the same universe as Alien? Absolutely, without a doubt. It's also likely to confirm that Blade Runner is a part of that universe too.
Will we see the Space Jockey species and the derelict craft from Alien? 100% positive. The leaked trailer confirms that (there are a few shots of a pre-derelict craft in flight and a very brief shot of the Space Jockey sat in the same chair as seen in Alien).
From my perspective; this is definitely a prequel to Alien. It's undoubtedly a film about the mysterious Space Jockey species.
Yeah if that´s the case that this is indeed about the the Space Jockey species then I am even more excited.
Fox has released the hi-res versions of the previously seen stills from Prometheus.
Of particular note is the image below. Look towards the lower right and you'll spot a dead Space Jockey on the floor (it's legs and torso are visible). Further more, it appears that the two crew members (Noomi Rapace and Katie Dickie) are examining the head of the dead creature, was this Space Jockey decapitated? Also note the size of the creature; seeing one of these beings alive, towering over the human crew, is going to be stunning.
If you're have trouble seeing what I'm referring to, then click on the following link for a larger version of the image...
Blasphemy and bullshit. Ridley can't touch Philip K. Dick.
I'm not sure what you mean by this, other than you're not a fan of Ridley Scott's adaptation of 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?'. In which case, I'll respond with an altered quote from Ash in Alien...
It's interesting to note that the trailer has received a rating of 14a, which hopefully bodes well for an R rating for the actual film (other trailers which are rated 14a usually receive an R rated final product). For people outside of the US, who don't understand what I'm talking about... R = 18 certificate.
The official trailer will be online next week, hopefully tomorrow (Monday).
Idk, the more pictures I see, the more I get convinced that this isn't gonna be the Alien prequel that I hoped for. It looks like a movie that is all about space jockeys and exploration rather than dark corridors and menacing xenomorphs.
We've already been inside the derelict space ship [in Ridley Scott's Alien] and it was slow and boring. I have a feeling this film is going to be a lot slower, maybe even as slow as 2001: A Space Odyssey, and that it will be heavy on dialogue instead of action. That would be so boring.
This might be cool if Quentin Tarantino has written the movie but I think we're just gonna get a lot of regular science talk instead. Oh yeah, the jockeys are intelligent too so they will also probably talk so we will probably have to read subtitles for this movie too. Who wants any of that?
They should have just made Aliens: Colonial Marines [an upcoming videogame] into a full-fledged Alien film instead of this. Besides, Battlestar Gallactica was always better than Lost anyway.
What an intelligent fellow, hey? Here's a copy of the ultra sarcastic response that I posted...
Idk, the more pictures I see, the more I get convinced that this isn't gonna be the Alien prequel that I hoped for. It looks like a movie that is all about space jockeys and exploration rather than dark corridors and menacing xenomorphs. We've already been inside the derelict space ship [in Ridley Scott's Alien] and it was slow and boring.
Yeah, I agree. Exploring a strange alien derelict and finding the remains of a mysterious creature within is so boring. They should have entered the derelict and been confronted by a horde of vicious aliens and then the crew should have pulled out some guns and blew them away. Then the humans should have set a bomb on the derelict and run away, as a big explosion goes off. :rolleyes:
I have a feeling this film is going to be a lot slower, maybe even as slow as 2001: A Space Odyssey, and that it will be heavy on dialogue instead of action. That would be so boring.
Absolutely spot on. Real men don't communicate with words, they communicate with violence. Words are boring. :rolleyes:
This might be cool if Quentin Tarantino has written the movie but I think we're just gonna get a lot of regular science talk instead.
I couldn't agree more because Tarantino is the first name that comes to mind when I think; "who would be the ideal person to write an Alien film?". Also, I concur that having "science talk" in a science-fiction film is a daft concept indeed. :rolleyes:
Oh yeah, the jockeys are intelligent too so they will also probably talk so we will probably have to read subtitles for this movie too.
Yep, reading subtitles is right up there with watching black & white films or reading a book; it's completely pointless and lame. It would be much better if the Space Jockeys just spoke in English, so that I could engage my brain as little as possible. :rolleyes:
They should have just made Aliens: Colonial Marines [an upcoming videogame] into a full-fledged Alien film instead of this.
Undoubtedly. I've always been of the opinion that any future sequels in the Alien franchise should be a remake of Aliens. Progression? Pfft, who wants that?! It would be so boring. :rolleyes:
I just meant that Philip K Dick's universe is his. It's not Ridleys to integrate. Dick was an amazing sci fi writer whose creations should stand alone.
I just meant that Philip K Dick's universe is his. It's not Ridleys to integrate. Dick was an amazing sci fi writer whose creations should stand alone.
Oh, I see. I think it's best to view Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep and Blade Runner as seperate entities. Otherwise, prepare to be disappointed because Ridley has already gone on record as saying that he views Alien and Blade Runner as existing in the same universe.
There are rumours that, as well as Prometheus referencing Alien, via the Space Jockey and the Weylan(d) corporation, there will be references to Blade Runner (for example; perhaps Micheal Fassbender's android character, David will be confirmed as a Tyrell model).
On top of this, there's already a small reference to Alien in Blade Runner; the landing "purge" graphic displayed on Deckard's spinner monitor is the same as the one displayed on the monitor of the Nostromo, as it lands on Acheron/LV-426 in Alien.
Having said all of that, I can appreciate where you're coming from (especially after the Alien franchise got tainted with Predator). I'm just giving you fair warning, so that you're not too shocked/appalled come June the 8th. Mind you, any potential Blade Runner references are likely to be minor.
I just meant that Philip K Dick's universe is his. It's not Ridleys to integrate. Dick was an amazing sci fi writer whose creations should stand alone.
Well, I'd imagine that Blade Runner takes place in a different universe from the original story anyway. If the Blade Runner universe happens to also be the Alien universe, so be it. And just because Alien has Blade Runner in its backstory doesn't necessarily mean that Blade Runner has Alien in its future. I suppose it just provides an interesting context for the sentient androids in the Alien films.
Also I absolutely love the way that Philip K Dick has written so many incredibly thought-provoking stories that get almost completely consistently translated into ridiculous action films. I can't remember if I've read any of the stories (man, I really should) but I definitely get the impression that there's a huge gap between films like Total Recall and Paycheck and the stories that they're based on.
There's still no sign of the official trailer but I'd wager that it'll be released before this weekend. However, the official poster has been unveiled...
Notice that the framing and use of colour is a subtle nod to Alien's poster...
It's also worth noting that the poster reveals Prometheus' composer; Marc Streitenfeld, whose previous credits include Ridley Scott's A Good Year, Body of Lies, American Gangster and Robin Hood. He's a bit of a disappointing choice in my book, as I find his scores to be very mediocre. Hopefully, the scope of Prometheus will help Streitenfeld to produce something a little more memorable.
I thought I heard it was in theatres(the teaser) yesterday from a co-worker who's a huge Alien fan. Now I see someone posted it...but FOX removed it before I saw it unfortunately. Guess I'll have to wait for the official unveiling unless someone else posts it.
Okay, I've seen it now. It looks pretty great....and yeah... they borrowed heavily from the original ALIEN trailer for more than just the lettering. I can't wait.
Davies, if you felt the poster was a subtle nod, then the trailer is going to seem like they're slapping it in your face.
Davies, if you felt the poster was a subtle nod, then the trailer is going to seem like they're slapping it in your face.
Haha, it's certainly quite a pleasant slap to the face but I watched a bootleg of this trailer weeks ago. I am an Alien fanatic afterall! I would have posted a link for it at the time, but I felt it was best to let other people see it in HQ during the official release.
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Noomi Rapace - Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
Michael Fassbender - David (android)
Charlize Theron - Meredith Vickers (company suit)
Rafe Spall - Yuri
Idris Elba - Jeremiah Janek (captain)
Sean Harris - Francis
Benedict Wong - Ravel
Logan Marshall Green - Rayden Holloway
Katie Dickie - Mudow
Emun Elliot - Chance
Guy Peace - Peter Weyland
Patrick Wilson - Elizabeth Shaw's Father
Ben Foster - Logan
Frank Kelly - Aldrich
Tal Berkovich - Siena
James Payton - Lettap
Tuppence Middleton - Tembrook
Maybe you should enter hypersleep to make the time fly-by.
I'm hesitant about that. I'm afraid I'd wake up dead
... or 57 years later!
Leaked trailer.
edit: well enough sites are covering this that it looks real.
Well, it depends on your definition of a prequel...
Will there be the Giger Alien as we know it? Nope, but we will see traces of the creature's DNA.
Is Prometheus set in the same universe as Alien? Absolutely, without a doubt. It's also likely to confirm that Blade Runner is a part of that universe too.
Will we see the Space Jockey species and the derelict craft from Alien? 100% positive. The leaked trailer confirms that (there are a few shots of a pre-derelict craft in flight and a very brief shot of the Space Jockey sat in the same chair as seen in Alien).
From my perspective; this is definitely a prequel to Alien. It's undoubtedly a film about the mysterious Space Jockey species.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=j2IfFUdy8Uw
Aye, it's rather tasty ain't it?:D
For those who aren't aware or still, for some insane reason, doubt Prometheus' link to Alien; listen to the soundtrack to Alien's trailer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HjwbnhVnDM
... more than a subtle nod, yes? Also note the way that both the title for Alien and Prometheus slowly unravels in exactly the same way in both trailers.
Yeah if that´s the case that this is indeed about the the Space Jockey species then I am even more excited.
It is. Fact.
Of particular note is the image below. Look towards the lower right and you'll spot a dead Space Jockey on the floor (it's legs and torso are visible). Further more, it appears that the two crew members (Noomi Rapace and Katie Dickie) are examining the head of the dead creature, was this Space Jockey decapitated? Also note the size of the creature; seeing one of these beings alive, towering over the human crew, is going to be stunning.
If you're have trouble seeing what I'm referring to, then click on the following link for a larger version of the image...
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PROM-001.jpg
Below are the remaining stills...
Here's a shot of Ridley Scott directing actress Noomi Rapace...
Blasphemy and bullshit. Ridley can't touch Philip K. Dick.
I'm not sure what you mean by this, other than you're not a fan of Ridley Scott's adaptation of 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?'. In which case, I'll respond with an altered quote from Ash in Alien...
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It may interest people to know that the official trailer for Pometheus has been submitted to the ratings board...
It's interesting to note that the trailer has received a rating of 14a, which hopefully bodes well for an R rating for the actual film (other trailers which are rated 14a usually receive an R rated final product). For people outside of the US, who don't understand what I'm talking about... R = 18 certificate.
The official trailer will be online next week, hopefully tomorrow (Monday).
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Whilst we wait for the trailer; allow me to post some twerp's ramblings from the AVPGalaxy forum, regarding Prometheus...
What an intelligent fellow, hey? Here's a copy of the ultra sarcastic response that I posted...
Oh, I see. I think it's best to view Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep and Blade Runner as seperate entities. Otherwise, prepare to be disappointed because Ridley has already gone on record as saying that he views Alien and Blade Runner as existing in the same universe.
There are rumours that, as well as Prometheus referencing Alien, via the Space Jockey and the Weylan(d) corporation, there will be references to Blade Runner (for example; perhaps Micheal Fassbender's android character, David will be confirmed as a Tyrell model).
On top of this, there's already a small reference to Alien in Blade Runner; the landing "purge" graphic displayed on Deckard's spinner monitor is the same as the one displayed on the monitor of the Nostromo, as it lands on Acheron/LV-426 in Alien.
Having said all of that, I can appreciate where you're coming from (especially after the Alien franchise got tainted with Predator). I'm just giving you fair warning, so that you're not too shocked/appalled come June the 8th. Mind you, any potential Blade Runner references are likely to be minor.
Well, I'd imagine that Blade Runner takes place in a different universe from the original story anyway. If the Blade Runner universe happens to also be the Alien universe, so be it. And just because Alien has Blade Runner in its backstory doesn't necessarily mean that Blade Runner has Alien in its future. I suppose it just provides an interesting context for the sentient androids in the Alien films.
Also I absolutely love the way that Philip K Dick has written so many incredibly thought-provoking stories that get almost completely consistently translated into ridiculous action films. I can't remember if I've read any of the stories (man, I really should) but I definitely get the impression that there's a huge gap between films like Total Recall and Paycheck and the stories that they're based on.
Notice that the framing and use of colour is a subtle nod to Alien's poster...
It's also worth noting that the poster reveals Prometheus' composer; Marc Streitenfeld, whose previous credits include Ridley Scott's A Good Year, Body of Lies, American Gangster and Robin Hood. He's a bit of a disappointing choice in my book, as I find his scores to be very mediocre. Hopefully, the scope of Prometheus will help Streitenfeld to produce something a little more memorable.
They're amazing but they are acting as a trailer for the proper teaser trailer! It's coming this Thursday. I can hardly wait.:D
It's really really simmilar to the original trailer from the first Alien movie.
Davies, if you felt the poster was a subtle nod, then the trailer is going to seem like they're slapping it in your face.
I failed. And I'm very excited.
2012 is shaping to be such a great year for blockbusters.
Haha, it's certainly quite a pleasant slap to the face but I watched a bootleg of this trailer weeks ago. I am an Alien fanatic afterall! I would have posted a link for it at the time, but I felt it was best to let other people see it in HQ during the official release.
And who was that directed by?;):D
God, I prey that you're joking. Otherwise consider yourself on my ignore list.
Obvious troll is obvious.